The UK Forestry Standard provides a framework for sustainable forestry in the UK. It sets out the government's approach to forestry and the guidelines that forest managers must follow to ensure that their activities are environmentally sustainable.
Forest Research provides guidance on environmental issues related to forestry, including biodiversity, water quality, and climate change. The guidelines are based on the latest scientific research and are designed to help forest managers make informed decisions.
The Woodland Trust has produced a guide to sustainable forestry, which provides practical advice on how to manage woodlands in an environmentally sustainable way. The guide covers topics such as tree planting, woodland restoration, and wildlife conservation.
Confor, the Confederation of Forest Industries, has produced a series of guides and briefings on forestry and the environment. The guides cover topics such as forestry and climate change, forestry and biodiversity, and forestry and water quality.
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) has produced guidance on environmental impact assessment for forestry. The guidance provides a framework for assessing the potential environmental impacts of forestry activities and identifying measures to mitigate them.
The Forestry Commission's environmental policy sets out the organization's approach to environmental sustainability. The policy covers topics such as climate change, biodiversity, and water quality, and provides a framework for the Commission's environmental work.
The University of Edinburgh's Centre for Sustainable Forestry has produced an introductory guide to sustainable forestry. The guide covers the principles of sustainable forestry and provides an overview of the environmental, social, and economic benefits of sustainable forestry practices.
Forest Research has produced a series of videos on forestry and the environment, covering topics such as forestry and climate change, forestry and biodiversity, and forestry and water quality. The videos provide an introduction to the key environmental issues related to forestry and are designed for forest managers, policymakers, and the general public.